McIntosh MA7000 or MC252?

Hi,
which is the best solution for B&W 801 S3?
McIntosh MA 7000 or McIntosh MC 252 with Audio Research LS5MKII?

Thanks.

nic1005-05-2010 8:30am

theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,681 posts 05-05-2010 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That is a tough call but I would lean towards the seprates. I am using a MC402 with an LS26 and love it. If you can consider the 402 ILO the 252 in favor of the double balnced circuitry that provides a quieter noise floor. But depending on your choice the 7000 is a beautiful peice too. Either way you will be happy.
tubeking Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 65 posts 05-05-2010 at 07:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am not sure but I seem to remember that the MA7000 has the output autoformers and the MC252 may not. This seems to be a love them or hate them topic in past discussion topics. Tubeking
nic10 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 80 posts 05-09-2010 at 10:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your responses. Best regards.
sig_a Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-10-2010 at 09:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just to get this straight, all McIntosh MC 252 solid state amplifier contains Output Autoformers.